saprogenic

[ sap-roh-jen-ik ]

adjective

1. producing putrefaction or decay, as certain bacteria.
2. formed by putrefaction.

saprogenic

/ ˌsæprədʒəˈnɪsɪtɪ; sæˈprɒdʒɪnəs; ˌsæprəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. producing or resulting from decay

   saprogenic bacteria

2. growing on decaying matter

Derived Forms

• saprogenicity, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of saprogenic¹

First recorded in 1875–80; sapro- + -genic